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[!] The Pharaoh polishes his Khopesh as he prepares to hunt the man who attempted to harm Panya-ha, one of Rah'tuma's most precious citizens. "The judgment of the Gods shall befall this one - no one runs athwart Amaunet's chosen." Atemu says as he prepares for the hunt.

From the smile of Ra shining upon the sands blessed peaks, the forests and rock fields of Keb and his Geese of Ka-ateb, to the rivers of Mighty Hesthor coursing through the world, the Rah’mun peoples answer the call of Ka’tau where it arises. The world has forgotten the laws of Ankh from which all life springs, and the Gods who preserve it. The Rah’mun peoples continue to stand as a light of innovation, creativity, and purity to the nations. The Gods call for priests to fill the temples of Ka’tau, Machimoi (warriors) to staff the ranks of the Pharaoh’s army, diplomats to bring forth the Rah’mun cause throughout the world, and scholars to record the past and present progression of their civilization. All descendants are called by the Gods to embrace Ka’tau and walk along the divine paths of their namesake. Ra, the hwy-mtn-ra (path) of eternal sunlight, where his Smile is shown to the whole world by prayer and striking at the Darkness of Isfet. Hesthor, het-mtn (path) of purity, where the carriers of her sacred Heka purge blights, wash the Khnem (soul) of curses, and drown the wicked. Kalthet, Ket-mtn, (path) of wit and strategy, where her warriors and strategists overcome the evils of Isfet in war. Tetu, Tet-mtn (path) of defense and protection, where his servants defend Rah’tuma and the innocents of the world from those who would cause them unjust harm Te’uth, teu-mtn, of knowledge and wisdom, where his scribes record all manner of knowledge for the enrichment of the Khnem (soul). Amaunet, ame-mtn, of vitality and Ka (life), where her physician-magicians cure all ailments of the body and strike against the bodies of Isfetinas and all who conduct evil. Ka’tau, kte-mtn, path of law and justice, where her servants bring Creation’s divine law to reaches of the world where chaos reigns. Ptuh-ra, pte-mtn, path of Creation and forging, where innovative Rah’muns create wares to sell to other civilizations and advance the physical and economic health of their own. There are many paths of Ka’tau that go beyond what has been stated here that are available in Rah’mun civilization. The question becomes, will you answer the call? Will you join the blessed peoples of the Sands as they ascend to a new golden age of light, purity, prosperity, and truth? Will you stand against the chaos of Isfet by bringing forth the power of the Gods to oppose the forces that seek to dominate and corrupt Aevos? Come today, for the light of Ra’tuhmet welcomes you. OOC:

Shrine of Hesthor, Spirit of Pure Waters The Towering Shrine Stood Tall, Proclaiming Victory over Isfet The Pharaoh and his Machimoi sit behind the tall grass and towering pines of Lotusgrad’s forests with their weapons drawn, preparing to ambush the participants of a necromantic ritual on a forested hill As the Pharaoh, blessed of Hesthor who possessed glowing cyan eyes of her authority, and his Vizier approached the hill, they were interrupted by a burst of elemental, chaotic, and visceral energies. A cataclysmic inferno ensued. A blinding light struck all present, and once it subsided a truth became clear - the Isfetians failed to bring forth their power. The Vicar let out an excruciating yell “GO! This land is good for nothing!” The Isfetian sorcerer yelled. The Pharaoh Atemu proceeded to make chase, but it became evident the Vicar and his men were far too ahead. The Pharaoh then turned his gaze towards the grounds impacted by the elemental cataclysm, and he saw a horrid sight. Wilted flowers, corrupted soil teeming with infernal energies, and splotches of filth abound. A foul shadow rose from this elemental chaos, causing a stiffness in the air, though it shortly faded thereafter. “The Vicar is a coward,” Atemu began as he held his growing Pharonic crook, “but his cowardice shall not compel us to let his sorceries fester. Today, Hesthor will make this place whole once again - the Great River shall wash away impurities.” Atemu then called his Vizier and Netjer (Priest) Rakhnar to each side of the blighted land. Each of the Netjer threw forth offerings for Hesthor as they invoked her name. The power of the Lady of Purity teemed through each of them, emerging from the Pharaoh’s crook and body in the form of white-cyan mists, and creating a hieroglyphic halo upon the head of the Vizier. “Heketa Hesthor, come and clean the filth!” The Pharaoh yelled in the sacred tongue. Hieroglyphics that line the body of the Pharaoh’s crook began to shimmer with power, depicting the triumph of Hesthor over Isfet. The Pharaoh’s fervent prayers continue bringing rise to ethereal mists that snaked down from his crook towards the ground and took the form of spiritual waters. As the priests chanted the spiritual waters gained more power and approached a critical mass. At that moment, the Pharaoh’s eyes crackled with spiritual authority as he slammed his crook into the ground. Thud. The energies amassed by the Rah’mun Netjer shook the surface and the spiritual waters swept across blighted grounds. The Infernal powers faded away, and the formerly rotting vegetation and infernal sickness became restored instantly, becoming once more a verdant forested area. “Isfet has lost,” Atemu said as he raised his hand, “and this shall be the first of many defeats. The Great River shall purge all filth from the face of this world.” The Pharaoh then promptly directed his builders towards the grounds that were once corrupted. Rah’mun builders quickly raised a mighty shrine of Hesthor upon the purified lands, overlooking the former sight of an Isfetian ritual, standing as a defiant tribute to the spirit’s power over all. The mighty shrine, standing at several feet tall and streaming with pure, clear waters, teemed with spiritual energy as whispers of Old Blah are heard around it. The purified grounds remain marked with the assurance of Hesthor’s watchful gaze, a triumph over any act of chaos. [!] The Pharaoh then wrote the following into a missive and sent it around Aevos with his couriers. “The name ‘Hesthor’ and Ka’tau shall be known to every Isfetian across these lands. No sorcerer, necromancer, witch, or demon shall escape the fate that awaits them beneath the blessed rapids of the Great River. The Rah’mun people will continue to confront darkness wherever it arises - and we shall restore the law of Lady Ka’tau to the dark corners of this world where Isfet - chaos - reigns. May every Isfetian be notified: the fate that awaits you is unkind. You have already lost, and this will become evident as the Gods of Ka’tau continue their judgment of you. This is simply the beginning. You have been warned. Em-Shemensu Sincerely Pharaoh Atemu-Ta and the people of Rah’tuma.

Do you want to be apart of the growth of a new culture on LOTC? Do you enjoy creative storytelling infused with magic, religion, spirits, military rp, slice of life, and other extensive possibilities? Do you want to be an active part of shaping the server-wide story of LOTC? Does your character have an urge to help beat back the forces of chaos and evil with the help of custom made interactive Gods? Or act as an inventor and sell your wares across Aevos? Or perhaps become a priest who wields the power of the Gods? Do you want to become a noble, endeavor in family rp, and learn the in-and-outs of nation politics? If yes, perhaps Rah'tuma is a great fit for you! We are accepting all characters, whether new or alt, to be apart of this unique experience. Rah'tuma houses the Rah'mun culture which is a new culture based loosely off of Ancient Egypt that incorporates numerous elements into its lore: LOTC spiritualism, military RP, exploration, invention, and much more! Located right outside of Nor'asath, our city boasts a nice fighting arena, a tavern, two temples of spiritual power, a grand market, a fishing area, and other features that make it an ideal place to explore many RP themes. We are looking for anyone interested in these features and we are also looking for people to fill the Rah’mun royal family. More information can be found in these links below: Culture Lore Discord Book of the Gods

[!] The returned Pharaoh is handed the missive by one of his emissaries as he sits before the shrine of Te'uth, the temple of knowledge. His golden gaze drifts over the contents of the missive before he sets it down, rising to his feet and walking towards one of his scribes. "Inform the people - we are going to war against the pretender who would pervert our culture to enlarge Isfet. Our concepts, principles, and blessed Creatures - the sphinx - will not be perverted by the Fallen ones. They will feel the enduring wrath of Ra when we confront them." The Pharaoh said. He then walks off to the armory, preparing to plan for war.

((Sheer beauty manifest into words. Rah'tuma rising (: ))

[!] One of the Pharaoh's emissaries sends a letter of acceptance of the challenge.

A group Rah’muns congregating in everyday life. The Rah’muns, also known as the Blessed of the Sands and the Keepers of Ka’tau, are an ancient desert dwelling civilization traditionally composed of humans and elves which originate from the distant continent of Kemet-taw, or Kemet for short. Over the course of their civilization they evolved from small desert villages into a fearsome empire, spanning entire regions of land, including numerous members of all descendant races within its ranks, and containing numerous countries. Kemet-taw, general overview of the Rah’mun homeland The original holy lands of Rah’tuma in Kemet-Taw where Naseret ruled Rah’mun history is divided into three distinct eras: Hat-am-ankh (The early Kingdom, reign of Naseret the first Pharaoh), Hry-nekt-ta (the middle Kingdom period, which documents the reign of 40 Pharaohs in succession) and Ate-nek-pa (Modern Kingdom which occurred shortly before the Dawn of Isfet) and the present age called Isfe-nek-at (era of Isfet and exile). An event known as the Dawn of Isfet marked the beginning of the Isfe-nek-at period and saw the Rah’mun empire thrown into disarray and scattered across the continents of the world, splintered into factions that either integrated into other cultures or built isolated enclaves in the world’s deserts. This moment is less popularly known as the “Post-Empire” era, as it also conveys a sense of decline in Rah’mun glory. In recent times, Rah’mun descendants and converts in Aevos have gathered under the banner of an enigmatic Pharaoh called Atemu-Ta and live in the city of Rah’tuma. The agenda of many modern-day Rah’muns involves restoring the glory of previous historical eras to their modern civilization, and bringing balance to the world through fervent devotion to their way of life and service to the Gods. Indeed, Aevosian Rah’muns are a deeply religious and proud people who devote themselves entirely to the principles of Ka’tau, the guiding set of religious ethics for Rah’mun society. They are also adventurous, curious, and inventive, all traits the many in Rah’mun society hope will help their civilization and all descendants prosper once more. In addition to enriching the cultures of Aevos with their creative wares, Rah’muns are also known for taking an aggressive stance against the forces of Isfet, or chaos, the opposite of Ka’tau. Rah’muns of all areas in their society are commonly seen slaying darkspawn, driving away afflictions from the souls of the innocent, and judging minor and major crimes by invoking the law of Ka’tau, all with the aim of ensuring Ka’tau reigns strongly throughout the lands of the world. Rah’mun converts conversing together Sample Rah’mun skins (guidelines, not mandatory): Rah’mun culture is marked by a deep religious belief in a moral spiritual law named Ka’tau, who is also personified by the Goddess of the same namesake. Rah’muns believe Ka’tau embodies the concept of cosmic order, truth, balance, and justice. This philosophy heavily influences how Rah’muns see the world around them, and the structure of their own society and culture. As long as the universe revolves around Ka’tau this purity would ensure that harmony reigns strongly throughout mortal affairs and societies. Isfet (chaos) is strongly condemned by Rah’muns as the source of all evil and disorder in the world. It is the battle between these opposing forces - Ka’tau and Isfet - that informs the Rah’mun worldview. It is believed that the Pharaoh is an important figure in the battle between Ka’tau and Isfet, and he is entrusted to keep the balance by warding away Isfet by acting as a symbol for strong morals in Rah’mun civilization. Some Rah’muns see the Pharaoh as a divine figure in his own right, worthy of devotion to the level of a God. Others see the Pharaoh as a strong and necessary figure who has the sanction of the Gods, but is still a mere mortal. Rah’muns also emphasize purity and health in everyday life. Fighting tournaments, archery sessions, fishing, exploration, and other physical activities are emphasized to ward away ailments of the body and mind. A body burdened by sickness cannot act properly, nor can a mind starved by vice think clearly. Mortality is an accepted fact in Rah’mun society - and their interpretation of death will be mentioned later - but to refuse to maintain oneself is considered an act of negligence and, to some, even evil. On matters of purity, many Rah’muns abstain from taking overindulgence in drinking, food, drugs, or other vices that bestow impurity. The avoidance of these vices has little to do with prudishness or tastes, in fact, Rah’mun ethics holds that personal beliefs are inferior to the ultimate truth is found in Ka’tau. Impurity is seen as a gateway into a disordered life and society, a penalty that will be paid upon death by harsh judgment from the Gods and in life with the ascent of Isfet in the world. The Cow Goddess Hesthor acts as the icon of purity within Rah’mun civilization. In honor of both the concept of purity and its personification in Hesthor, Rah’muns indulge in blessed waters from Hesthor’s temples, and keep their cities and homes orderly through many means, including washing them with the Bovine Mother’s waters. Rah’muns are visionaries by nature, and aspire to perfect the resources Creation has given them to better the world. As such, there is a great emphasis on merchantry and innovation within Rah’mun society. Many Rah’muns practice multiple skills or trades at once, and sell valuable cultural wares to the nations of the world. Rah’mun religion flows from the culture’s devotion to Ka’tau. Rah’muns have a polytheistic spiritual belief system that is based upon following the principles of Ka’tau by worshiping many distinct Gods. The main three Gods are the Ra’tuhmet, Creator God whose domain is the sun and light; Hesthor, a Goddess associated with purity and rivers; and Kalthet, a goddess of strategy and wisdom in war. There are many other Gods within the Rah’mun canon that demand worship - over 1,000 of them, it is believed - most of which are contained in the many volumes of the “Book of the Gods.” Each God has their own unique role and domain. For example, the Cow Goddess Hesthor acts as the icon of purity within Rah’mun civilization. In honor of both the concept of purity and its personification in Hesthor, Rah’muns indulge in blessed waters from Hesthor’s temples, and keep their cities and homes orderly through many means, including washing them with the Bovine Mother’s waters. Rah’muns believe that their actions in life must be ordered by Ka’tau and specifically follow the “Forty-two laws of Ka’tau” as the centerpiece of their religious practice. Rah’mun religion is often not practiced in temples or buildings by most people, but is lived out in everyday life through adherence to Ka’tau’s laws. Rah’muns believe the Gods are locked in eternal conflict with Isfet and need the prayers and devotions of their followers to triumph. Religion in Rah’mun society is overseen supremely by the Pharaoh, who has the ultimate say on all religious matters, doctrines, and practice. The second-most powerful class of people in the Rah’mun religious hierarchy are the Netjers, also known as priests. Netjers are seen as the voice and will of the Gods in the world. They often wield the power of their respective God - called Heka - and devote it to their priestly duties. Worship of the Gods takes place in temples devoted to a specific God or Gods. Every temple has a Nehemtempi Netjer (a high priest) and several regular Netjer below him who are responsible for undertaking religious rituals, assisting the Remtju with spiritual and religious matters, and maintaining the sanctity of the society through offerings and prayers to the Gods. The Nehemtempi Netjer oversees the priests and the internal dogmas of their respective temples, though deference is given to the Pharaoh in all manners of interpretation. All temples and priesthoods play different roles in Rah’mun society. Nesahor’s priests tend to funerary rites and oversee the protection of the dead and dying. Hesthor’s temples cleanse impurities and keep Rah’mun sentiments in line with Ka’tau.. Ka’tau’s priesthood executes the judgment of Ka’tau upon Isfetians and wayward Rah’muns on behalf of their Goddess and her forty-two assessors. Tetu and Kalthet’s priesthood devise spiritual strategies for defense of Rah’tuma and its allies. Some Rah’mun cities have one main priesthood and thus devote themselves to a single concept; others worship multiple Gods and integrate their functions respectively. The influence of the Gods reaches every corner of the Rah’mun worldview. The great Rah’mun empires named their militaries and city guard forces after the Gods, specifically Kalthet and her consort Tetu. Netjer (priests) are often called to drive away sicknesses and supernatural afflictions with the power of Heka, and to invoke the wrath of the Gods and Ka’tau upon the Pharaoh’s foes and agents of Isfet. Ka’tau brought forth the God Ra’tuhmet, sometimes called Ra, who then took her Heka and used it to shape the universe and the world all descendants inhabit. After finishing his work the Ra’tuhmet took the form of the sun that had a curved flaming eye at its center. From the Ra’tuhmet’s Creations came two Goddesses, Hesthor, who was given dominion over Creation’s purity, and Kalthet, who was charged to strategize against future enemies of Ka’tau. This event marked the beginning of recorded Rah’mun history and the era Hat-am-ankh. Once the Ra’tuhmet became the sun, he created the original descendant races and all of their seminal figures, such as Krug, Horen, and so forth. Around this same time a force of chaos emerged at the edges of Creation that did not receive the fullness of the Ra’tuhmet’s light. Isfet was born in this moment and initially took the form of a dreaded entity called Keop, the fallen God of fear, darkness, and chaos, the exact opposite of the Ra’tuhmet. Keop’s influence entered into the minds of the earliest descendants and tried to turn their hearts against the law of Ka’tau. Corruption was introduced to the world, darker forms of Heka (isfetian magicks) came into existence, and rebellion, lawlessness, and chaos were first seen in descendant societies. Many Rah’mun citizens began turning away from the Gods and serving their own interests, as Keop had taught them. Naseret, the first Pharaoh, cried out to the Flaming Eye and asked for guidance as he watched his people forsake the Gods and turn away from Ka’tau. The Flaming Eye then appeared to him and revealed its true nature as the falcon-headed Ra’tuhmet, God of Sunlight and Creation, and then bequeathed his power upon Naseret. This event made Naseret the first Netjer to wield Heka - in the words of other cultures, the first “Shaman.” Naseret drove Keop out of the lands of descendants with Heka and helped the Ra’tuhmet begin his eternal war against the darkness. Rah’muns believe this war explains the cycles of night and darkness. When the sun lowers, the Ra’tuhmet is in the realm of Keop upon his solar barge, surrounded by a plethora of Gods, fighting the draconic Keop until his defeat, then returning to the waking world upon victory. But another problem arose around this time. Another force of chaos emerged from the edge of Creation, appearing as a ‘red flame’. From this form was birthed the one called Kazul, an agent of the entity known to some as ‘Iblees’. Kazul, a deformed creature composed of screaming souls with the head of a mangled dog, Isfetian fire, and unholy wrath, led his armies against the people of Naseret. Kazul’s reign of terror introduced another Isfetian force to the world, though his rule ended quickly. Naseret met Kazul’s armies in an oasis on the continent of Kemet-Taw and invoked Hesthor to consecrate the oasis waters. He then caused the blessed waters to rise from the oasis and drown the armies of Isfet, sweeping them away and sending their accursed souls to forever drown in the Great River of Hesthor’s realm. Despite Naseret’s great victories, Isfet had now formally been introduced to the world in two forms, and as time marched on it would manifest new powers, figures, and forms. The Rah’mun people now lived in a world overrun by Isfet, and the Pharaoh became the figure to keep the balance between order and chaos. Many Rah’muns attribute the rise of Isfet during this era to the constant hardship, infiltration, and attack Rah’mun society faces from the many forces of Isfet. Death in Rah’mun society is an intricate matter that appears commonly in cultural mores and practices. The Rah’mun faith acknowledges two Gods that are over the process of death, burial, funerals, and the underworld which is called the Duat: Kambatet, the King of the Duat and brother of Nesahor; and Neshaor, the jackal-headed ferryman of souls and the God of funerary rites, the process of embalming, mummification, and caring for the dead. Rah’muns believe one’s actions in life are recorded and reflected in their soul upon death. For Rah’muns, death is not the end of life, but the beginning of a new stage of existence where one’s actions in life are judged by the Goddess Ka’tau and her Forty-Two judges. At the moment of death, Nesahor shepherds the Khnem (soul) through the Duat and towards the Hall of Judgment. Once at the Hall of Judgment the dead meet several Gods, including the personification of Ka’tau, forty-two lesser Gods that provide judgment for all forty-two laws of Ka’tau, Te’uth the God of Wisdom who records the results of the judgment in the Book of Ankh, and Kambatet, the ruler of the Duat. The individual’s heart is placed on a scale alongside a golden feather of Ka’tau which also represents Hesthor’s purity. If one’s sins against Ka’tau represented in their heart weigh less than the feather, they will be granted access into the Field of Reeds to live for eternity alongside the Gods, but if the heart weighs more than the feather they will be consumed by the destroyer Kammit. Neshaor may opt to annihilate particularly Isfetian souls himself before their arrival at the Hall of Judgment. Particularly tormented souls receive special treatment from Nesahor’s priests in the process of their burial. Nesahor’s priests include prayers and offerings for the deceased in their coffins to ward off bad luck during their journey in Duat and provoke the mercy of the Gods. In general, all Rah’mun burial rites include prayers to the Gods, known as sarcophagus texts, to entreat mercy and protection upon the passed soul and anyone connected with them during their journey in the Duat. Some coffins have inscriptions of particular Gods and Goddesses upon them, such as Amaunet, Tetu, or Hesthor, to ward off against specific dangers such as tomb pillaging, isfetian magicks, and military conquests that might threaten the integrity of the burial ground. The rituals of death also take great importance in Rah’mun culture. Heroes, Viziers, Pharaohs, and figures of great importance in Rah’mun society undergo a different burial process than those of lesser status. These venerated persons are given a special burial in the form of mummification to preserve the body, and they are gifted with greater tombs with grander offerings and more intricate prayers inscribed upon them. Given their culture’s emphasis on proper burial rites and the narrative of death, Rah’muns take great offense at necromancy, or any art that is fueled by dead organic material such as Vamapires and Blood Magicians. Priests of Nesahor are often called upon to execute their patron’s judgment upon necromancers, undead, the restless dead, and others who would defy the Ferryman’s call to the Duat. Rah’mun language is called Kem-ne or Kemne. It is as ancient as Rah’mun civilization and is said to have been created by Te’uth, the Rah’mun God of Wisdom, as a unique way for the citizens of Rah’mun civilization to communicate with each other. It is common to hear both converts and birthright Rah’muns use different variations of Kemne. Dwarvish and Elven Rah’mun converts tend to mix their own native languages in with Kemne, though only to a minor extent, as linguistic purity is also emphasized in Rah’mun culture. Both common and Kemne tend to be the most common languages spoken by Rah’muns. Here are some of the common phrases and sayings of the language. "Leh-iy" - A traditional greeting meaning "hi" or "hello." "Reh-neb-seneb!" - A friendly greeting, roughly translating to "May you have good health!" "Em hotep!" - A common greeting meaning "In peace!" or "with peace" "Senenmut hotep?" - A way to ask "How are you?" with respect to well-being. "Irem peret?" - A question similar to "What's new?" or "What's happening?" "Henu nebu!" - An expression of joy and welcome, like saying "Welcome back!" "Ankh udja seneb!" - Meaning “good to see you again”. "Em shesemu!" - A phrase used to say goodbye, akin to "Until we meet again!" "Senebty!" - A simple and informal way to say "Hello" or "Greetings!" "Peret em ta?" - A way to ask "What's your name?" when meeting someone new. "Ankh wedja seneb!" - A kind farewell, wishing the best for the other person. "Wedja ib-ek!" - A traditional way to say "cheer up" if someone is sad. "ii-wy em-hotep!" - A phrase meaning "Welcome in peace!" “Nehu Anut” Meaning “my name is”. “Aywa” Meaning “yes.” “Lah” Meaning “no” and “not”. “Nefer” Meaning “good” or “beautiful”, and is used a positive answer to a statement, question, or information. “Mer”, a word used for “Pyramid”. “Zah” Meaning “son”. “Sirijit” Meaning “daughter”. “Tutu” Meaning “image” or “picture”. “Khnum” Meaning “soul”. “Tehet” Meaning “today.” “Mahat” Meaning “great” or “large.”. “Hekenu/Heketa” - praise to a particular God/Goddess Rah’mun civilization is led by an absolute monarch called the Pharaoh, sometimes also referred to simply as “King.” Rah’mun lore holds that the Pharaoh possesses a divine mandate to govern and that he and all of his agents are directly accountable to the Goddess who personifies the personification of the law of Ka’tau. Some argue that the Pharaoh’s authority flows from the divinity of his own Khnem, establishing him as a deity in his own right. Members of the Pharaoh’s royal family are generally considered to have little political power unless given explicit authority by the Pharaoh or his wife. In many cases, Rah’mun queens have the same authority as their husbands, but they cannot contradict the Pharaoh’s orders in their own rulings. Below the Pharaoh in the structure of governance is his Vizier, the highest office to serve in all of Rah’tuma. The Vizier holds supreme authority over all governance and administration matters within the lands of Rah’tuma. He is tasked with being the Pharaoh’s voice to the people and the manager of the Kingdom. He also implements the Pharaoh’s orders, ensures his security, oversees the Rah’mun military, collects taxes, bears the Pharaoh’s seal, executes the enforcement of laws within Rah’tuma and territorial disputes abroad, conducts diplomacy, among other important administrative activities. Any decision that the Vizier makes can be overturned by the Pharaoh, but many Viziers are generally left alone to run the Kingdom while the Pharaoh is left to handle non-administrative matters. In the Pharaoh’s absence the Vizier effectively assumes all powers necessary to keep the Kingdom functioning. The Vizier’s presence in legal disputes, spiritual debates, and daily Rah’mun life allows him to be one of the most cherished cultural icons in all of Rah’tuma. Below the Vizier on the Rah’mun political hierarchy is the Nehemtempi Machimoi of the Rah’mun armed forces. This individual is responsible for commanding Rah’tuma’s army at the Pharaoh or Vizier’s will, and overseeing all guard forces throughout the kingdom. The fourth and final political authority in Rah’mun society are the Nehemtempi Netjers - high priests in common language. The high priests are in control of their respective temples and play a role in setting both doctrines and norms for the worship of a certain God. They also control all activities within their respective temples including the frequency of rituals, initiation of new priests, transmission of divine blessings upon the deserving, and other consequential uses of their God’s Heka in Rah’mun society. All doctrine and temple activity is subject to reversal by divine decree from the Vizier, or ultimately, the Pharaoh. Rah’muns believe that Creation is a product of divine will that is infused with two dual forces: Ka, vitality, and life that flows from that animating principle, Ankh. These two concepts are represented by hieroglyphic depictions of a river and a cross with a curved loop attached to it, respectively. Many Rah’mun Gods and Pharaohs are often depicted carrying an Ankh sceptre or object in their hand, symbolizing their dominion over life in the world. Following this belief Rah’mun culture holds that the only legitimate magical forces are those which flow directly from the blessings of the Gods which is called Heka by most scholars. Heka is a core part of religious worship in both temples and households in Rah’mun culture, and it is also essential to the preservation of Ka’tau and the natural order of Creation. Alchemy is also seen by the Rah’muns as an extension of the natural wonders of the Gods due to its intimate reliance on the divinely-inspired world order. Although uses of alchemy that disrespect the dead or attempt to mimic the Ra’tuhmet’s act of Creation in a grotesque way, like Homunculi, are looked down upon by Rah’muns. The other word for magic in Rah’mun lore which reflects powers that rebel against Creation and the law of Ka’tau is called Hek-binet-Isfet or Hek-Isfe, which translates to “magic corrupted by chaos” or “the power of chaos.” Magicks in this category include those that belong to forces that are considered enemies to the Gods, Creation’s natural order, the law of Ka’tau, or the Pharaoh such as voidal magicks, the powers of the aengudaemonica, magicks sourced from dark or eldritch forces, or unknown powers that contradict the doctrines of Ka’tau. Any magic that degrades the body for power, like blood magic, is also considered starkly Isfetian and is also barred in Rah’mun society. For these reasons many Rah’muns frown upon anyone who practices any ‘magic’ except Heka, alchemy, or basic mana manipulations that fail to contradict their ethics. The penalties for practicing Isfetian magick in Rah’mun society range from floggings, being cleansed of the foul powers by Heka or, in some cases, death. Netjer of Hesthor often rule on which magicks constitute as true Heka or Isfetian, as the Goddess Hesthor is deeply concerned about preserving the worship of purity within Rah’tuma. In accordance with the Rah’mun duty to defend creation, it is common for groups of Machimoi (warriors) to accompany priests of Hesthor to cleanse and purify individuals and places overrun by the influence of Isfetian magicks. Rah'muns commonly marry within their social circles, and there is no formal marriage ceremony in Rah'tuma, but the closest thing to a formal ceremony would be to marry in front of a shrine of a god, most commonly the Goddess of Purity Hesthor to ensure a commitment to vows, and have a priest of that god bless the marriage. There is often a contract between the groom and father of the bride during courtship, the contract includes the names, occupations, and property of the couple and their parents, as well as the date of the Pharaoh’s rule. Marriage is considered a sacred bond between the couple and the Gods, the couple would offer gifts to the Gods and exchange gifts with each other. After the couple is officially married, there is a celebration and they move into a home together where they enjoy a feast and entertainment with each other and their families. The celebration can last several days and be big depending on the wealth and status of the newly wed couple. The husband is seen as the head of the household, however the wife can own and inherit property from him. The Kingdom of Rah’tuma’s armed forces is called the Hand of Tetu, a reference to sphinx God of civilizational defense who is also consort to Kalthet. The Hand’s primary goal is to stand in defense of all Rah’mun territories, shrines, and sacred sites. They also provide security for members of Rah’tuma’s royal family, the vizier, and other important figures as needed. “Machimoi '' make up the hand’s structure, as do priest-warriors and ultimately the Pharoh and Vizer themselves who assume ultimate command over the Hand. The most important duty of the Hand is its defense of Ka’tau throughout the world. The Hand is known for accompanying Netjer of Hesthor to destroy sites of Isfetian influence around the world, target troublesome individuals, and fight foul forces when they arise. A warrior in the Hand is not simply an average fighter - they are an instrumental part of ensuring all foes of Creation, spiritual or mundane, face the wrath of the Gods. There are thousands of Gods within the Rah’mun canon, but only a select few of them receive daily worship from the Rah’mun people. Many Rah’muns uncover obscure or forgotten Gods and begin temples for them regularly, so this list is not entirely exhaustive. The more prominent Gods within Rah’mun religion are as follows: Ra’tuhmet - also known simply as Ra - the God of eternal sunlight and Creation. Hesthor - Goddess of Pure Waters and bovine purging. Kalthet - Goddess of Rah’mun strategy and battle plans. Ka’tau - Goddess of judgment and the personification of the universal law of Ka’tau. Tetu - God of Rah’mun defense and protection, consort to Kalthet. Shab - God of war and the weather of the deserts Lord Oti - Lord of Eternal Moonlight, protector during the night. Ahura-Ma - Goddess of Freedom. Sister of Hesthor. Te’uth - Ibis-heade God of Rah’mun wisdom, the Eternal Scribe, lord of knowledge and the Great Inventor, husband of Ka’tau. Amaunet - the lady of vitality, keeper of the waters of Ka (life), Goddess of magic (heka). Sister to Hesthor and Ahura-ma. Ke’tuh - Goddess of divine rainstorms. Teka-ta - Creator of the Musin and God of field rodents in the holy lands. Husband to Nahiti-te. Keb - God of quaking Earth, often worshiped to ward away natural disasters and bring stability to Isfetian sectons of the world. Nesahor - The jackal-headed God of funerary rites, the lord of the dead, and the shepherd of souls. Kambatet - Lord of the Underworld, caretaker of souls passed. Keop - Isfetian God of fear, darkness, and eldritch horrors. Arch-nemesis to the Ra’tuhmet and embodiment of the terrors of the night. Kazul - an Isfetian demon from the Hells who is allied with the one called Iblees. Lord of the Inferic demons and maleific powers of the world. Arch-nemesis to Hesthor, Goddess of purity. The Book of the Gods, Volume 1 The Hand of Tetu - Military Ka’tau, the Faith of Creation - Religious information The First Aevosian Exile of Rah’muns Ke’tuh, Goddess of Divine Rainstorms Keop, Lord of Darkness Hesthor, Lady of Pure Waters The Creation Story City of Rah’tuma Ahura-Ma, Goddess of Freedom Execration Prayers against Isfetians Want to play a Rah'mun? Join our Discord! We're always looking for new members https://discord.gg/c9UhjkJjtg

[!] The Pharaoh, who is somewhere hidden in exile, is given a missive by a special courier. He simply takes a glance at it and reads it over for a moment, before putting it down and allowing a sigh to escape his lips. "Isfet has overrun the good sense of far too many civilizations. First the orcs, by tainting their bloodstream with Isfetian bloodlust that keeps their civilization perpetually in war, and now the Qalasheen, who speak about an act of aggression which never occurred. I have never once insulted or threatened the Qalasheen name or their people, and yet here they are dishonoring me and my people. And for what? Raising a shrine to the Ra'tuhmet in a vast, unclaimed area of the sands which has not a single settlement and falls outside of the borders of all current nations? There is a truth that can no longer go unspoken: they do not act out of a genuine concern for the safety of their people, for a shrine on unclaimed land harms neither their safety or territory. They act out of jealousy, envy, that perhaps another set of peoples blessed by the Sands might build a kingdom upon them once more." The Pharaoh observed. "This is simply a trap to set the Rah'muns off of our path, which is to protect Creation from the enemies of the Gods and keep Isfet contained. We will not entertain this 'jihad,' or whatever Isfetian language is being used. Our eyes will remain focused on our divine journey and nothing else. The Qalasheen can have their squabbles, we will be ready when they want to negotiate a peaceful union between our civilizatons." Atemu declared, crumpling up the missive and tossing it into a brazier of fire. The fire sparks upwards as the missive is consumed almost instantly by its force. "May Ka'tau convict the hearts of these Isfetians to follow the orderly path, and may Ra's Flaming Eye immolate all who seek to destroy the Rah'mun name or our society."

City-State of Rah’tuma Official Decree of Pharaoh Atemu-Ta, Lord of the Sands, Voice of the Gods, leader of the Rah’mun peoples [!] The following missive is distributed throughout the lands of Aevos by eager Rah’mun couriers. Copies can be found in taverns, on walls, scattered throughout city streets, and other places of high traffic. The missive is marked by a wax seal which bears a curved Ankh cross at its center. Upon opening it, the following is seen. Leh-iy all denizens of Aevos. I am Pharaoh Atemu-Ta of Rah’tuma. I write this missive with the ambition of informing the denizens of these lands of the abuses, and continued threats, my people continue to undergo at the hands of the Urukium of Krugmar. I write both in my capacity as Pharaoh, charged with upholding the spiritual law of Ka’tau, and my position as a truth-teller, duty bound to ensure falsehood and deceit are forever dispelled. Over the past few days an ambassador of the “Shaman Lodge” named Grothzark’Dom in the Iron Horde visited Rah’tuma to speak with me and my people about our alleged “violations.” Despite the tense relationships between my people and the orcs, I eagerly agreed to meet with him in the library of Te’uth, for I value peace and cooperation over needless bickering. Prince Atum, my son, Imhotep, the commander of Rah’tuma’s armed forces, Netjer Rakhnar, a priest in Rah’tuma, all witnessed the following series of events as they were present for this meeting. Grothzark explained to us that the Motsham of the Iron Horde, Madoc’Lur, demanded that our priests register with his “Shaman Lodge” organization due to the spiritualist nature of Rah’tuma’s religion. He elaborated that the Motsham was preparing to make a pronouncement that any non-registered priests - shamans, in his words - will be hunted down and executed by orc assassination squads, even if they are in foreign lands that do not belong to the Iron Horde. In an effort of good faith and understanding, I asked Grothzark to elaborate on what he meant several times. I specifically asked if the Motsham was threatening to send his men to kill Rah’mun priests and practitioners of Heka who did not join his organization, including me. I also asked if the Motsham would send men to raid and attack our city if we used to comply. His answer to all of those questions was “yes,” and that the only way to avoid such a fate is by complying with the Motsham, and by association the Rex’s, demands for absolute subservience. A foul statement which is absurd on it’s face - and yet, this demand was made of us. Grothzark also implied that if I obeyed the Motsham's orders, the Rex would let my people return to our spiritual homelands in the Desert to act as a "defense" against a future Hyspian invasion. In other words, they sought to coerce the people of Rah'tuma into being a useful serf for the Rexdom's interests at the expense of our own values. Foul. I firmly rejected this advance and promised to defend my people should orc raids happen, and it is my suspicion that this sentiment has left me and my people in the crosshairs of danger. The truth is, the Iron Horde wishes to maintain a iron-fisted monopoly over all forms of spiritual religious worship. This is about satisfying a lust for power and little more. It is Isfetian to the core. Imagine, dear reader, a foreign ambassador walking into the throne room of the King of Aaun and demanding an alliance with him with the threat of killing him, his family, and his court if he does not comply. It would be seen as an act of war. That is the equivalent of what happened to me, and it is little more than the latest example of aggression and barbarism from the orcs to the people of Rah’tuma. The Motsham Madoc’Lur, and by extension the Iron Horde, is threatening to war against sovereign nations merely because their spiritualists will not bow to his whim. This should outrage everyone. What right does he have to do that? None. And at a time when the Iron Horde is under threat of Coalition attack for kidnapping King Alexander, it is a bold move for them to act so brash towards innocent, sovereign peoples. The truth about orcish aggression against my people must be spoken - even if some within Krugmar will take this for vain complaining. When my people inhabited the Iron Horde, we did everything asked of us as residents. We assimilated, spoke the language, undertook Orcish norms and customs, and even paid tribute. Despite our obedience to orcish customs, Rah’muns in Krugmar were harassed, tossed around, and harmed on several occasions under the leadership of Rex Kybal. When I spoke out against this behavior, I was accused of not understanding orc culture, called a “twiggie,” and attacked myself numerous time. I resided in the Horde, but I was and always shall be a Rah’mun at heart, so I did not seek to draw blood against other orcs without just cause. For this, I was called weak and continually abused by them. The tipping point come to a head when I returned to the Iron Horde after fighting a battle against the An-Gho and his men, in which several of my own men died. Madoc’lur and Grimruk’lur, two orcs who were displeased with my performance at the battle, worried more about the deaths of the two orcs who voluntarily joined my effort and not my own people. For my “failure,” the Motsham Madoc claimed to kill me if I lost another battle, and Grimruk brutalized me while I was wounded, and taunted me to stand up and fight back. This mistreatment continued until I was thrown into the arena, battered and bruised, and continually pummeled by Grimruk, incapable of fighting. Madoc and others stood by and cheered for this barbarism. An ally of mine intervened to help me, and he was brutally beheaded by Grimruk. At this point I asked the orcs of Krugmar to release me and my sister, Meret-Pa, so that us and our people could live in exile, away from this brutality. They refused. And instead, they presented me with the head of my fallen ally and told Meret that she was to become a slave under the Akaal banner, under the threat of death if I ever disobeyed an order from the Iron Horde. My sister, who was a Netjer (priestess) of Ahura-ma the Rah’mun Goddess of Freedom, would never accept such a fate. Within an instant, she took her own life. My sister was all I had in this world. And they took her from me, and then tried to take my life shortly thereafter. They failed, and for killing another orc in self-defense, I was brandished a traitor and a “whitewash.” I buried her with my own hands - with no help - and I could not even do so properly. That is the extent Orcish oppression against my people, and Motsham Madoc is trying to continue the cycle. It will not continue. In the present day, Rex Grommash promised all past crimes would be automatically forgiven, no matter the source or cause. This was welcomed news to me and upon hearing it I immediately attempted to establish diplomatic relations with the current Rex. And yet, despite having no personal issues or disputes with Grommash, and being guaranteed protection from the Motsham during my time in the horde for Shaman Lodge meetings, the Rex has not acted honorably. Grommash threatened to kill me - and took out his warhammer - in response to me greeting him after the first inaugural Shaman Lodge meeting. He spoke clearly - he does not like me, and would kill me if I said another word to him. Despite the historical and present abuse me and my people have suffered at the hands of the orcs, Madoc and his ambassador seek to force us to stay in the Lodge. That is akin to asking a slave to remain with his master after he has gained freedom. That will not happen - ever again. I have conferred with Lady Hesthor, the Rah’mun Goddess of purity, and Tetu, the Rah’mun God of civilizational defense, and both have expressed to me their desire for Rah’tuma to remain pure and free from these Isfetian ties. So in this moment I, Pharaoh Atemu-Ta, resonant messenger of the Gods, declare the following: Atet-pa: No Netjer (priest) in Rah’tuma shall have any involvement in the “Shaman Lodge” or any organization located in, or affiliated with, the Iron Horde until further notice. Ket-ah: The Shaman Lodge will be considered hostile to the people of Rah’tuma, and its members will be denied entry into Rah’tuma unless given express permission by the Vizier or the Pharaoh. Nek-ate: Members of the Iron Horde’s leadership, including the Motsham, will be barred from entering Rah’tuma, and Rah’muns are banished from speaking or consorting with them. So long as orcish aggression continues unchecked, all Aevosians are in danger. Rah’tuma is a reasonable civilization and we will always seek negotiations in the future if possible, but for now these measures are the only feasible way to safeguard our civilization. We hope the civilizations of Aevos will take this information and use it to inform their future dealings with the Iron Horde, the Shaman Lodge, and all of their affiliated organizations. Em-shemensu to you all. Imhotep - may you all live in peace. Signed,

A gleaming shrine to the mighty spirit Ra’tuhmet, Lord of Eternal Sunlight, against the backdrop the sun shaped as a pyramid. [!] Somewhere along the coasts of the Aevosian deserts rests a gleaming structure of a divine nature. As you draw closer to the structure, you notice the sun rising in the sky right behind it. The shrine illuminates a bright gold color as the sun rises, and is revealed in it’s true glory. Glowing jewels dot it’s structure, as do a sprawling set of hieroglyphics that take the shape of the sun, an ankh cross, a curved golden eye, and a falcon head, both conveying holy Rah’mun tales of the coming of the Lord of Sunlight, the Ra’tuhmet, and the destruction of Isfet, darkness. Before the shrine rests an offering chest and several other holy items of note, including spare sun amulets and more hieroglyphic markings. An especially observant traveler would find a note somewhere near the sign containing the following words: “Leh-iy, to all of you who witness this shrine, you have seen the glory of the Ra’tuhmet. The Holy Sands are blessed by his Smile and reflect the warmth of his authority. The darkness of Isfet that sets upon the lands of Aevos will soon be driven out by his Light, and kept away by the comfort of his doctrines. The light calls to you, too, traveler. Pilgrimage to the Ra’tuhmet’s Grand Temple seek it out just outside of Nor’asath so you, too, might shepherd the light of Creation throughout the world.” As the sun sinks into the atmosphere and the moon rises, the shrine of Ra stands in the deserts as a shining example of the enduring nature of Creation's light and all who follow the heed of the Ra'tuhmet... OOC:

[!] The Pharaoh pours over missive after missive involving the controversy swirling within Canonist circles about the homophilic matter. After tireless and exhaustive reading, Atemu finally puts down the latest missive from the church and shakes his head. "It is evident the Church, and the Canonist-influenced nations, do not know what they believe or what it means to follow revealed truth over personal beliefs. We do not have this problem in Rah'tuma. The Gods are silent on such relationships and I, as Pharaoh, have no comment on them unless they involve the royal bloodline. All within our bloodline will marry the opposite sex to maintain the Pharonic lineage, but all other citizens of my city are called to act in a manner consistent with Ka'tau. So long as they are doing so, what do I care? The church, however, seems to abandon it's own doctrines to conform to the personal feelings of its faithful. Another weakness within Canonism." The Pharaoh then puts away the missives and seeks refuge in the Temple of Purity, to pray to Hesthor about this issue and others.

[!] Atemu is delivered a cache of missives from around the world by his couriers as part of his daily briefings. This particular missive is given to him directly, standalone, by one of his messengers. "Pharaoh, this seems important." The Courier said, bowing before walking away. Atemu takes the missive and displays it before himself, gazing upon it for a few moments.. After reading through its contents, he simply shakes his head and places the missive down. "As I said - Isfet has infiltrated every institution in this world. The pontiff's unfortunate experience is the latest example of this truth.." Atemu said. He then orders his couriers to send a batch of invitation missives to the people of Aevos.

[!] A missive is distributed throughout Aevos by eager Rah’mun couriers. Copies of the missive are appended to city walls, left in streets, given to libraries and tavernkeeps. Each missive is marked with a golden curved Eye of Ra’tuhmet which has two miniature Ankh crosses on each curve, and a larger sized one directly below its pupil. Leh-iy denizens of Aevos. Revelations have come forth in recent days about the vast Isfetian conspiracy that has infiltrated almost every nation in Aevos. I shared this foreboding news with the world to inspire pure-hearted descendants to take action to destroy these forces. Another missive has confirmed my findings and has inspired this current writing. An unknown author has warned all of us about the conflict between the “Lightener” and the “Darkeners” of Aevos. The lighteners are the pure-hearted who wish to defend Creation from its enemies. The “Darkeners” are the wicked, who have horrific intentions for the world, practice the dark art, and bear tainted souls. In an effort to defeat the “darkeners” and their hold over the kingdoms of the world, I am holding a “Summit of the Lighteners” in Rah’tuma. All lighteners, and those who are willing to help break the hold of Isfet over descendants, are invited to gather and strategize with me and others who shall help lead this effort. Nation leaders are invited as well. ALL lighteners who attend this summit - except the invited leaders - will be subject to two levels of darkspawn testing, and one optional method if deemed necessary by the summit hosts: one, traditional salt and aurum tests. Two, drinking the purging pure waters from Hesthor’s temple of purity. Three, if necessary, a short visit to the spiritual realm to view the true nature of the Khnem (soul), which renders all disguises and deceptive magicks useless. Any attendee who refuses the third test will be ejected from Rah’tuma. Anyone who fails any stage of the test will be subject to banishment, execution, or any other punishment deemed just by Rah’mun authorities. Specific invites to nation leaders are given to the following: “The Scholar, the writer of the ‘Lighteners and Darkeners’ posters. @xo31 Richard of Stassion @Optimus420 High Keeper Ellenore of Norland @Elennanore Oijin of Sakuragakure @Reckless Banzai Screamer Pamphilos of Sulianpoli @DeepDarkSamurai Ember of Helious @TeawithFrisket Leader of Vikela @JTMedea Leader of Vortice @Bethinwonderland Any other leader who has shown themselves to be an enemy to the Darkeners is also invited. RULES: All attendees are subject to Rah’mun law. Respect for fellow attendees, the invited leaders, and the Pharaoh are all mandatory and necessary for a good summit. As such, those expectations will be enforced. Foreign leaders will be allowed to bring their own guard forces to assist in security for the summit. All darkspawn and indiviudals with soul taint may not enter Rah'tuma. Vampires, blood magicians, and other such individuals may also not enter. Templars, druids, and Paladins are the only aengudaemonica influenced persons who may enter with special authorization from the Vizier and Pharaoh to be sought at the gates of Rah'tuma. NO foreign magick may be practiced in Rah'tuma during or before the summit. This is a pure city - and it will stay that way. Topics to be discussed at the summit include: A strategic plan to thwart Isfetian (darkspawn) influence in the nations. The possible formation of an organized alliance to organize the Lightener’s actions. Plans to identify and counter specific darkspawn agents followed by a discussion of known ones. The findings of “The Scholar,” who penned the call to the Lighteners, and a chance to ask him questions. And other topics of importance to the attendees. The summit will take place in one Elven day when Ra’s smile brightens the sky. (February 17th, 3 PM EST). The denizens of Rah’tuma look forward to meeting you and working with all pure-hearts to cleanse the stain of darkness from our world. Sincerely, Pharaoh Atemu-Ta OOC: Event takes place on Saturday February 17th at 3 PM EST in Rah'tuma which is located right outside of Nor'asath. Anyone interested in RP relating to the missive put out by @xo31 is encouraged to participate. Looking forward to having a great time! If you enjoy events like this and want more, be sure to join the Rah'tuma discord: https://discord.gg/TksJ5rGU32

Netjer of Justice consorting Goddess Ka’tau, the Rah’mun personification of universal law, harmony, order, truth, and justice, for clarity and wisdom concerning recent events [!] A missive is distributed throughout Aevos by eager Rah’mun couriers. Copies of the missive are appended to city walls, left in streets, given to libraries and tavernkeeps. Each missive is marked with a golden curved Eye of Ra’tuhmet which has two miniature Ankh crosses on each curve, and a larger sized one directly below its pupil. The holy symbol seems designed to inspire deep sense of hope in whoever sees it. Below the following is written. Leh-iy denizens of Aevos. I am Pharaoh Atemu-Ta of the City-State of Rah’tuma. I write to you on terms less than desirable for any pure-hearted descendant in Aevos, especially for the Rah’mun people who are tasked with the spiritual obligation of upholding the balance and harmony of Creation as stated by the law of Ka’tau. Numerous sources that are under the banner of Ka’tau have revealed disturbing information to me about the condition of the kingdoms of Aevos. The struggles of the Haenseti with a purported conspiracy involving their monarch Alexander is well-known, but the revelations revealed to me suggest a more extensive threat is at hand. Isfet, which is the Rah’mun word for chaos or evil, is not simply limited to one single kingdom - it’s influence is pervasive everywhere. And recent information has led me to believe this is more than a mere truism - it is a fact in every naton in Aevos. Informants of Lady Ka’tau have given me evidence that Isfetians - or darkspawn - occupy places of power and authority in every single major nation and organization in Aevos. Numerous recent events involving Haense, Hallowcliffe, and several other major nations and organizations have proven the existence of this vast conspiracy of chaos in the lands of descendants. I will not mince words or spare feelings - the integrity of Creation is at stake, and all participants in this conspiracy - suspected or not - must be named. The Isfetian known as Iket to my people and Gashadokuro to others is at the center of this vast conspiracy in the nations of men. It is believed that Gashadokuro and his agents are embedded throughout Aevos and have been directing the course of internal events within those nations. Haense and King Alexander are simply the beginning of this saga. My sources believe that the nation of Celi’anor and Hohkmat are both under the influence of this Gashadokuro and his sphere, or by other highly organized factions of darkspawn who leverage power against the innocent. It is also likely, but not certain, that Gashadokuro has agents within the Canonist Church - though the informants of Ka’tau would not confirm this for fact. One name that was revealed to me was “Bishop Stanislaw,” though little information about his nature was given other than his generally suspicious behavior. The informants of Ka’tau tell me that Lanre Cerusil, whose death was made known to Aevos, was resurrected by an unknown Isfetian - the speculation is someone in Hallowcliffe or Gashadokuro, but it is not known - and is now in his service as an Isfetian agent of undying. Furthermore, an Informant of Ka’tau reported on an incident where in Celia’nor a woman of unknown origin, though suspected of being an Isfetian, yelled obscenities at an innocent woman and tried to break into her home to harm her. Nothing was done to correct this, and the Isfetian stopped after numerous attempts of villiany. There have also been strange coincidences surrounding recent events that further confirm Informants of Ka’tau’s findings. Alexander, who has never denied the charges made against him by Iket, was “exonerated” of all wrong-doing by an investigation from the Canonist church, despite that investigation confirming his consorting with darkspawn. A few days after this “exoneration” is confirmed, a missive is sent for the deaths of people who may know the truth, and Alexander’s legitimacy is no longer the focus of discussion. The Haenseti fall into lockstep. I make no claim about Alexander’s fitness to remain King - but these circumstances seem rather suspicious in light of these facts. In Haense, several known figures in the town including some with ties to the Queen’s court are directly connected with Hallowcliffe, a powerful stronghold of Inferic Isfetian power. One figure who is very close to the Haenseti Queen, who I will not name for now, is reportedly in a relationship with a demonic entity in Hallowcliffe. Figures close to this unnamed figure have gone a step further and have fully given their soul over to the Isfetian hells and now command its impure authorities. The dreaded Haus, a well-known voidalist and counsel to Haenseti royalty, has been spotted at Hallowcliffe, seemingly establishing an even more perverse connection between him and Isfetian powers - a concerning prospect for one so close to power in one of the largest descendant nations. I have more information that I will release as time persists, but I have drawn a few conclusions from the information provided. The Informants of Ka’tau have told me much - but what they have not divulged is just as important. More nations, other than the ones discussed here, are likely under the spell of Isfet - even if the leaders of those kingdoms do not know such. Gashadokuro’s influence is certainly outsized, as is the power of Hallowcliffe and other Isfetian circles of power. I am therefore calling to all good, pure-hearted descendants, leaders or peasants, who abhor chaos and love what is Good, to talk with your citizens and other pure souls about these issues. Do your best to ensure the influence of Darkspawn remain far from your borders. The priesthood of Hesthor, who is the Cow Mother of Purity in the heavens of Ka, willl provide blessed tools and counsel if you find yourself competing against dark forces that seek to silence you. Darkspawn leverage agents that often do not possess supernatural taint on their Khnem (soul), and for that they go undetected by traditional means of testing. As the descendants of Aevos enter this dark time, all pure peoples must turn to alternative method of identifying the agents of Isfet and rooting them out from their lands. To those who work evil must know this truth: The Gods of Rah’tuma have loyalists in every kingdom, and will continue to expose your evil works in every corner of the world - until they are extinguished by the Ra’tuhmet’s furious light. Remain vigilant. Em-Shemensu. Pharaoh Atemu-Ta Voice of Ka’tau Pharaoh of Rah’tuma OOC DISCLAIMER: